Day: December 25, 2022

How Son Killed Ex-Military Officer Father Over Retirement Benefits

Ganiyu Amodu

    The suspected yahoo-yahoo son has engaged in a quarrel with father, a popular ex-military officer in Ejigun, Ota, over his alleged refusal to give him N1.5 million share from his (father’s) retirement benefits   Details have emerged on how a retired military officer, Lieutenant Commander A H Yusuf was reportedly murdered by his son over bickering on the retirement money. Platforms Africa reports that the incidenr occurred at Ejigun community in Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. Accorsing to eyewitnesses account, Yusuf’s son, alleged to be…

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Adebule Fetes Thousands During Christmas, Seeks Peaceful Celebration

Gbenga Adeoti

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos West Senatorial District Candidate,  Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule, has distributed food items to thousands of Nigerians in commemoration of the Yuletide season. A statement sent to Platforms Africa by her Campaign office, which showed this, added that she rejoiced with the Christian faithfuls, urging them to celebrate moderately in line with the teachings of the Christian faith. The former Lagos State Deputy Governor stated that the season offers a unique opportunity for Nigerians to renew their hope and faith in God to make life…

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NAN Workers Issue 7-Day Ultimatum To MD, Lament Poor Welfare

Abibat Babalola

The Joint Union in the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has given the Managing Director 7 days ultimatum to address the lack of welfare, operational needs and the sorry state of affairs in the agency. The Joint Union comprise of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Radio, Television, Theatre Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Service Employees(AUPCTRE) and Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporation and Government Owned Companies (SSASCGOC) This is contain in a letter to the Managing Director titled “7…

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Tragic Details of How 26 Year-Old Man Murdered Driver Over Minor Accident

Abibat Babalola

“The deceased who felt cheated after the minor accident sat on the bonnet of Adeyemu’s car. He did not live to celebrate Christmas”   Ogun State Police Command has arrested 26-year-old Adeyemi Babatunde, for killing a 46- year- old driver, Obafunsho Ismail, over a minor motor accident. The suspect was arrested on December 20, 2022. READ ALSO: How Son Killed Ex-Military Officer Father Over Retirement Benefits Prepare, Insecurity’ll Worsen As Yuletide Approaches, Expert To Nigerians I Made Mistake in World Cup Final — Referee Meet Musa Hasadji, Man With 10…

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Buhari Sends Last Christmas Message As President To Nigerians

Abibat Babalola

Christmas address by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), delivered on December 24, 2022. I heartily rejoice with our Christian brothers and sisters on the occasion of this year’s Christmas. Many of us look forward to this festive season as a time to travel, share gifts, spend quality time with family and friends, attend special carols and events, and generally relive the good moments of the year. In whatever circumstances we find ourselves, Christmas is a period when we…

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